"The Miami store is about 16,000-square-feet and you can see, it's a doll wonderland," said Opland.

"We've been counting the days, walking around, so we are all very excited," said Kelly Johnson.

The dolls represent a 9 to 11-year-old girl from a variety of ethnicities focused on various periods throughout American history.

"This is our bookstore for American Girl, that carries all of our great books," said Opland.

The store also has a bistro and carries the clothing line.

"Here we are walking into our Itty Bitty department," said Opland. "This is all about the girl 3 to 6-years-old, the nurturing play."

What stands out about the dolls is that customers can choose their look.

"A girl might get a doll that looks like her or her best friend," said Opland.

The dolls can also get more than 100 hairstyles.

"If you do have a doll that gets loved or pampered by a dog or brother or losses an arm, we have a doctor in the house," said Opland.

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